Welcome to the Climate Change Information Network. Also known as CC:iNet, this web portal
serves as a clearinghouse for information sources on public information, education and training
in the field of climate change. It is designed to help governments, organizations and
individuals gain rapid and easy access to ideas, strategies, contacts, experts and materials
that can be used to motivate and empower people to take effective action on climate change.

CC:iNet has been established at the request of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change. Their underlying aim is to support Article 6 of the Convention, which calls on
governments to promote education, training and public awareness on climate change. The menu items on
the left of this page will guide you through the resources available on the clearinghouse.

International Climate Protection Fellowships in Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation hosts its annual call for
young climate experts keen on applying for one-year International
Change Protection Fellowships in Germany. The Foundation invites candidates to work on a
research-based project on climate-related topics of their own choice, within a German-based host
institution of their choosing. Applicants should have been actively working in any of the following
areas: scientific, engineering-based, legal, economic, health-related or social aspects of climate
change. Prospective candidates from selected non-European transition or developing countries, with related Bachelors and postgraduate degrees are invited to
apply online by 15 March 2015. Up to 20 fellowships are expected
to be offered this year.

“action/2015” is a diverse global coalition
comprising over 1,200 organizations across 125 countries. It aims to incite world leaders to take
truly ambitious decisions in 2015 to tackle poverty, climate change and inequality, particularly
against the backdrop of the United Nations Summit to adopt the post-2015 development agenda in
September and United Nations Climate Change
Conference in December 2015. Driven by the principle of inclusive people’s participation,
the “action/2015” movement was launched on 15 January 2015 by a diverse group of
environmental, development-based and human rights organizations. Individuals and organizations are
encouraged to participate through in activities taking place worldwide. The movement puts youth
activism at the heart of its work, starting with an initiative that facilitates young campaigners
in sharing their stories.

Lima Ministerial Declaration on Education and Awareness-raising

The Lima Ministerial Declaration on Education and Awareness-raising was adopted during the
20th session of the Conference of the Parties in December 2014. The Declaration puts formal,
non-formal and informal education and awareness-raising at the heart of public and state-led climate
action and development planning, while strengthening the role of inclusive community-centered
participation in decision-making.

Marcin Korolec, President of COP 19/CMP 9 and Secretary of State, Ministry of the Environment,
Poland, said that "this declaration is an important step towards bringing education back into
the spotlight where it belongs”.

New policy guide on existing mandates and entry points for gender
equality under the UNFCCC

Available in English and Spanish, and soon in French, this
technical guide was developed by the Global Gender and
Climate Alliance to support decision-makers, negotiators and advocates in mapping current
decisions that contain specific references to gender-related issues across all main areas of
negotiations under the UNFCCC. This mapping further serves to support users in more effectively
monitoring the implementation of gender-sensitive climate change policies and actions at all levels.

Posted on 20 October 2014

Youth @ COP 19

Hot of the press! – check out the report by the International Youth Climate Movement on youth engagement at COP 19/CMP
9. Dive into youth highlights of last year's COP and explore how YOUNGO is gearing up for the UN
Secretary-General's Climate Summit on 23 September, the 10th Conference of Youth in November, and
COP 20/CMP 10 in December. Learn about YOUNGO’s working groups and how you can get involved.

This report as well as joint activities by YOUNGO and the UNFCCC secretariat highlighted therein have
been made possible through the generous support by the European Union.

Take part in COY 10 – ‘Turning Voices into Action’

The 10th annual Conference of Youth aims at turning voices into action by providing a space for young
people from around the world to share their experiences on addressing climate change and coordinate
their efforts towards UNFCCC COP 20 and COP 21. All training sessions and workshops will be led by
young people for young people. Registration is open until 2 November 2014.

The international youth climate movement is back and stronger than ever! YouthClimateAction has just
launched an open online platform for showcasing youth-led initiatives around the world to inspire
decision-makers to commit to ambitious action at the UN Secretary-General's Climate Summit and
beyond. Make sure your youth climate action is registered here

Posted on 28 August 2014

Green Cooling Initiative launches world map on GHG emissions from the cooling sector

The
Green Cooling Initiative’s new interactive world map shows direct and indirect emissions
from the cooling sector, which are predicted to account for 13.1% of GHG emissions in 2030. The aim
of the Initiative is to reduce emissions by promoting natural refrigerants, maximizing energy
efficiency, and fostering sustainable consumption.

The guides are part of a series developed through UN CC:Learn to provide access to existing
state-of-the-art materials relevant for climate change learning on particular topics. All guides are
written from the perspective of a learner and aim to complement the UN CC:Learn Introductory e-Course on Climate Change